California State University (CSU), Long Beach

American Language Institute (ALI) [Long Beach, California]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • Intensive English Program: This program is designed to prepare students for academic success at the university level in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
    • 7 levels of instruction
    • Option for conditional admission to CSULB
    • University and academic advising
    
    MBA Prep Program: This program is for students who have completed their undergraduate study and are ready to pursue graduate business coursework in the U.S.
    • Academic English preparation with business-focused content
    • Module-based coursework in Management, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
    • University and academic advising
    
    The Intensive Preparatory program, offered in spring only, is designed for students interested in a short-term Academic English boost.
    • Intensive English instruction
    • Introduction to American Culture
    • University and academic advising
    
    English Language and American Culture: The program is offered for international students who want to improve their English language communication skills.
    • Short-term English instruction
    • Experiential learning opportunities
    • Introduction to American Culture
    • Multiple social activities
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Public University
    Establishment : 1983
    Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA / CEA, CATESOL
    Enrollment : 25 - 45
    Average Class Size : 8 - 15
    

    Airport Pickup : Student Arranged
    Tuition : Medium
    Community Type : Urban
    Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi
  • A Message from School
  • We welcome you to study at ALI. Whatever your academic goals, the ALI faculty and staff are here to help you succeed. Not only will you improve your English, but you will also have many opportunities to participate in cultural events and activities.
    
    ALI students come from many places around the world. You will meet many people from the U.S. and other countries. We encourage you to participate in the many ALI and CSULB activities to meet new people and practice English. We are committed to your success, so please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
    
    Jacqueline Record
    Director, American Language Institute
    California State University, Long Beach
    
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • California State University, Long Beach
    American Language Institute (ALI)
    6300 State University Drive # 104
    Long Beach, California  90815  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 (562) 985-8424
    FAX: +1 (562) 985-8424
    E-mail: Janeth.Mendoza@csulb.edu
    Website: https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/ali
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • CSU, Long Beach provides students with the opportunity to live in on-campus dormitories, off-campus residences, or enjoy a homestay experience. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities and other students. For students who prefer a more independent lifestyle, off-campus residences provide more privacy and offer opportunities to interact with people in the community outside the campus environment. The school also arranges homestays for those students who want to experience local culture first-hand as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private off-campus apartments are also available; however students must make their own arrangements.
    
  • Surrounding Area
  • Long Beach is a large city with a population of 492,000, located in Southern California, USA. It is situated in Los Angeles County, 20 miles (32K) south of downtown Los Angeles and 105 miles (169k) north of San Diego. Long Beach uniquely blends the character of a sophisticated urban area with the charm of a seaside community.
    
    Long Beach is so close to every terrain and climate that in one day, you could surf in the morning, snow ski in the afternoon, and come home and see a movie at night. Every famous Southern California landmark, attraction, and destination is easily within a two-hour drive from the city.
    
  • About the College/University
  • California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), known as The Beach, offers a vibrant, diverse environment for international students. Surrounded by the best that Southern California has to offer, CSULB is an ideal place to live, learn, and discover.
    
    Enjoy the California lifestyle while learning English on a safe, diverse, and welcoming campus! Ideally located between Los Angeles and Orange County, the American Language Institute at California State University, Long Beach can help you improve your academic English.
    
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • Conditional admission for undergraduate and graduate programs is available for qualified students.
    
    TOEFL / English Language Proficiency Waiver
    If you do not have proof of English Language Proficiency and are seeking admission to CSULB or our partners, our Intensive English Program (IEP) offers a TOEFL / English Proficiency waiver.
    
    Undergraduate
    To be eligible for the undergraduate-level TOEFL / English Proficiency waiver, you must successfully complete all classes in IEP Level 4.
    
    Graduate
    To be eligible for the graduate-level TOEFL waiver/English Proficiency waiver, you must successfully complete IEP Level 6.
    
    University of Redlands
    Through an institutional partnership, students who successfully complete two semesters of the MBAP program will be considered for preferred admission to the University of Redlands Graduate Business Programs.
    
    Virscend University
    The American Language Institute is affiliated with Virscend University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and its Master of Business Administration programs. ALI students may waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement of this college by successfully completing Level 4 of the IEP for admission to the BS program, and by completing the MBA Preparation Program or Level 6 of the IEP program for admission to the MBA program. ALI prospective students may also apply for Conditional Admission to this program.
    
• Study Options

  • Intensive English (IEP) and MBA Prep Programs (MBAP)

  • Overview
  • In the Intensive English Program (IEP) classes, students improve their fluency and accuracy in academic English with specific content, activities, and focused practice.
    IEP students take classes Monday through Friday. There are four classes: Reading/Writing/Vocabulary, which meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday; Listening/Speaking, which meets Monday through Thursday afternoons; Grammar and Enrichmen, which meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Enrichment classes might focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, IELTS or iBT TOEFL Prep, or Business English. CSULB Conversation Partners come to Listening/Speaking classes at least once per week to participate in speaking activities with students. They also go to Conversation Lab twice per week to help students improve their conversation skills.
    
    In the MBA Prep Program, students take two classes, Business Analysis and Business Communication, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students take Application Strategies and/or GMAT Prep. Students in their second semester of MBA Prep can take on Open University course for credit.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	8 - 15 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	7 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	13, 16 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	18 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	For MBA Prep (iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, completion of IEP Level 4)
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Issued Upon Request
    HOUSING:	On-Campus Residence Off-Campus Residence Homestay

  • Dates
  • 2025

    16 WEEKS:
    1/22 - 5/18	5/28 - 8/16

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 175

    TUITION FEE (2024 - 2025)

    13 - 16 WEEKS	US$ 5,750

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    N/A

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    13 - 16 WEEKS	Contact Program for Info	Contact Program for Info	Contact Program for Info

    Airport Pickup Service

    Student Arranged (Taxi, Bus or Car Service)

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    
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• Location
  • United States　Long Beach, California
  • Location
    California State University, Long Beach
    American Language Institute (ALI)
    6300 State University Drive # 104 Long Beach, California  90815  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Los Angeles International Airport:
    The cost of airport transportation is not included the programs fees, and it is the students responsibility to arrange their transportation from the airport to the campus. There are three major shuttle services which provide airport pick-up and transfer services from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):
    Super Shuttle
    Primetime Shuttle
    LAX FlyAway
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